What themed nights does Royal Caribbean have?

Some common themes we may offer include Black and White Night, 50's/60's/70's/80's, Country Western, Masquerade Ball, Toga Parties. These are examples and are subject to change. *Please see all applicable Terms & Conditions for Promotions here.



In 2026, Royal Caribbean features a rotation of themed nights that varies by ship and itinerary length, with the most popular being the "70s Disco Inferno" street party held on the Royal Promenade. Other staples include "White Night" (where guests wear all white for a poolside deck party), "Caribbean Night" (featuring tropical attire), and the sophisticated "Formal Night" or "Dress to Impress," which occurs once or twice per sailing. For 2026 "event cruises" like the 80s Cruise or Star Trek: The Cruise on ships like Adventure of the Seas, the entire ship is transformed with neon nights and Klingon karaoke. For standard sailings, it is a high-value strategy to check the Royal Caribbean app or the "Cruise Compass" on your first day to see the specific schedule for your voyage, as theme nights are a core part of the onboard social experience where guests are encouraged to "go all out" with their costumes and outfits.

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T-shirts, swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps, and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurant or specialty restaurants at any time. In addition, shorts and flip-flops are not permitted during the evening hours.

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Winner: Royal Caribbean Both cruise lines offer plenty to do after the sun sets — from live entertainment and karaoke to dance clubs and comedy hours. But Royal Caribbean has a greater number of head-turning evening activities to please night owls.

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Royal Caribbean International dress code Royal Caribbean breaks its suggested attire into several categories. Casual includes polos, jeans and sundresses, but the line asks that guests wear swimwear only on the pool deck and shorts at breakfast and lunch, according to its website.

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Guests don't have to dress up at any point on a Royal Caribbean cruise if they don't want to. Royal Caribbean does have formal and smart casual nights where there is a dress code in the main dining room but cruisers are able to eat in the buffet or other dining venues without adhering to the dress code.

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Each day you cruise is another VIFP point earned, so whether you like long cruises or spontaneous getaways, every one is totally worth it. Blue First sailing. Red 2nd sailing – 24 points. Gold 25–74 Points. Platinum 75–199 Points.

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